{"product_id":"baumea-rubiginosa-variegata","title":"Variegated Striped Rush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated Striped Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBaumea rubiginosa Variegata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking evergreen perennial that brings bold architectural structure and year-round color to the garden. Also known as \"Golden Sword,\" this New Zealand native is prized for its stiff, upright, needle-like foliage. Each deep green blade is elegantly streaked with a brilliant golden-yellow stripe along one edge, creating a luminous vertical accent that stands out in any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a versatile member of the \u003cstrong\u003eBaumea\u003c\/strong\u003e genus (often classified as \u003cem\u003eMachaerina\u003c\/em\u003e), this sedge-like plant is the ultimate solution for challenging \"wet feet\" areas. It is famously adaptable, thriving in everything from standard garden soil with regular irrigation to boggy conditions and shallow water up to 3 inches deep. Reaching up to 2 feet in height, its dense basal clumps spread slowly via rhizomes, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing pond edges, filling large patio containers, or adding texture to a modern woodland garden. Its rigid habit remains strongly vertical even in winter, providing much-needed structural interest when other plants have gone dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear-Round Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e A true evergreen that maintains its vibrant gold and green variegation through all four seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Loving \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in boggy soils and pond margins, but also performs beautifully in traditional garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural Form:\u003c\/b\u003e The stiff, upright \"sword-like\" blades provide a clean, modern look and excellent vertical contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally unappealing to deer and most common garden pests, ensuring your foliage stays pristine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow-spreading and easy to care for; simply thin out older blades occasionally to maintain its bright glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese healthy 4\" live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade. They typically reach a mature height of 18–24\" and a spread of 24\", forming tidy, impressive clumps over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912749760726,"sku":"2B4V9R77","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/BAUMEA_rubiginosa_Variegata.png?v=1772785434","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/baumea-rubiginosa-variegata","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}